Scott Marcar

Mr Marcar joins the group from Deutsche Bank where he was CIO. Scott has over 25 years of technology experience having led teams across a wide range of financial services functions including corporate and investment banking, risk, finance, financial Crime, infrastructure, data, and architecture.

Mr Marcar’s extensive experience within the sector include several years already served at NatWest Group, where he held a number of senior roles within technology between 2007 and 2014.

Simon McNamara, after almost 10 years as chief administrative officer, has decided to take a new role at NatWest as a senior advisor, managing and growing a number of key investments for the bank.

Alison Rose, CEO, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Scott to NatWest Group. We are very much looking forward to working with him and benefitting from his experience and expertise as we support our customers and communities as a relationship bank in an increasingly digital world. And I’m delighted that Simon, a hugely valued member of my team, will continue to work with the Group as a Senior Advisor.”

Mr Marcar added: “It’s a tremendous privilege to be joining NatWest Group at such an important time for the bank and its customers. The bank has an ambitious strategy built on one clear purpose; championing potential, helping people, families, and businesses to thrive. And I look forward to focusing on how technology can help.”